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Re: Vulcan XH588

Posted by Tony C on Mon Nov 18, 2002 07:08:05 AM

In reply top Re: Vulcan XH588 posted by peter on Sun Nov 17, 2002 10:46:22 PM

As a member and supporter of the XH558 Club, this news is not only short sighted, but also saddens and bloody annoys me, although I am not really surprised.

I have sent an email to those listed at HLF and strongly urge everyone to do the same.

As an idea to prevent this catastrophe from happening again, would it not be possible for the MOD to rename the BBMF(now looking for a fairly large rock to sit behind) to the "Historic Flight" and then keep one or two airframes of each type operated by the Forces.

If an Historic Flight was operated by the MOD, the required skills and engineering facilities and engineering requirements would constantly be available, to keep such aircraft, airworthy and flown at airshows.

Just imagine, a display including the Lancaster, Shackleton and Vulcan or alternatively a flight of the Hampden, Hastings and Victor.

I understand that this would cost money and maybe support could be obtained from the private sector in a similar manor to that currently used by the private individuals/Companies as now.

I appreciate that this idea is not perfect and waiting to be shot down but what do the rest of you think.

Tony

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